Network Engineer

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  • Groningen, Groningen
  • Contract
  • Voltijds
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PracticeTechnologies Infrastructure & CloudLocation Groningen, - None Specified -Type Contract📌 Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Groningen (ONLY ONE DAY ON SITE!)
Language: Dutch Speaking (MUST) and English
Employment Type: Freelance
Start Date: Aug 25th🔧 Role Overview
As a Network Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in the development and management of our infrastructure services. Working alongside driven colleagues to support network operations, troubleshoot issues, and steer technical projects to success. We're looking for a proactive and communicative team player with a sharp analytical mind and a passion for agile network environments.🗂 Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and enhance network infrastructure from a strategic and operational perspective.
  • Act as point-of-contact for network-related queries from internal users and teams.
  • Lead network troubleshooting, incident management, and technical decision-making.
  • Collaborate with clients to evaluate technology choices and implement solutions.
  • Contribute to lifecycle management and automation projects using Agile/Scrum.
  • Document configurations, workflows, and network changes clearly and thoroughly.
  • Share expertise within the team to support growth and upskilling.
📚 Required Qualifications
  • HBO (Bachelor-level) work and thinking capability
  • Valid certification: CCNP-ENT, JNCIS-ENT, or equivalent
3+ years of experience with:
  • Routers and Switches (Cisco)
  • Load balancing technologies (F5)
  • Firewall management (Fortinet, Checkpoint)
  • Data centre networks in large-scale environments
🌟 Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible or similar automation tools
  • Knowledge of DMZ environments
  • Familiarity with Cisco ACI, Infoblox IPAM
  • Security-oriented mindset and practices
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills
  • Agile/DevOps experience
  • F5 Certified Administrator - Big-IP (101 & 102)

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